RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
 
August 12, 2024
JOIN US FOR THE RCLS
65TH ANNUAL MEETING
Friday, September 6, 2024 | 8 AM to 1 PM
 
Guest Speaker:  Lisa Kropp, President,
New York Library Association (NYLA) 
Keynote Address: Emily Drabinski, President, 
American Library Association (ALA)
  
 
The morning will begin with a buffet breakfast followed by Annual Awards ceremonies and a brief business meeting
which includes elections to the RCLS Board of Trustees.  Displays by member libraries will be on view throughout the event. 
A special 50/50 Raffle will be held to benefit the work of
The Freedom to Read Foundation
Tickets: $1; 6 for $5; 15 for $10; 30 for $20
To be sold at the event payable cash or check only (no advance sales). Winner must be present at time of drawing.
 
Registration is REQUIRED
(registration closes August 30th)
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
& TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT

It's the 'bell lap' for Battle of the Books prep...
Join us on August 25th!
  To learn more about the competition
CLICK HERE

 Time: 9:00am-2:30pm
Location: 321 S. William Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
Cost: $100
(includes breakfast & lunch – book sales are additional)
For detailed information CLICK HERE
Registration deadline is September 24, 2024

 
ALA invites library users nationwide to nominate their favorite librarians for the prestigious I Love My Librarian Award.
The national award recognizes the outstanding public service contributions of librarians working in public, school, college, community college or university libraries.
 Nominations accepted online through September 30
Ten librarians will each receive $5,000 in recognition of their outstanding achievements.
 
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

COMMUNITY NEWS
 
PINE BUSH LIBRARY FARM DAY
August 17th ~ 10am-4pm
 The farmers and individuals bringing their pets and harvests
are wonderful educators answering any and all questions!  
Many service organizations will be part of the event to 
make the newer families (and even older families!) aware
of what is available to assist them with their lives
A fun and educational day ~ touch, smell, and interact with
farm animals you've seen from a distance...
enjoy making new animal friendships!
 
If you have questions or would like additional information,
please contact the library:  845-744-4265 ext.2
Please feel free to let your library patrons know - all are welcome!  
 

RCLS CONTINUING EDUCATION
To register for any session, please click on the title in BLUE
Credit Hours earned per session are noted below.  Please verify with the individual postings on the RCLS Calendar.
 
Kind, but with Spine: Constructive Confrontations and Establishing Boundaries
Monday, September 9, 2024 ~ 10:00am - 12:00pm
In-Person session at RCLS Headquarters
619 Rte 17M, Middletown
Alicia Collumbell, Outreach & Partnership Specialist, Nassau Library System, will present on constructive confrontations and establishing boundaries with patrons and with co-workers
Credit hours - Library Staff: 2 hours of Continuing Education
[This session will not provide Trustee Education credit]
 
Voter Engagement: The Suffrage Timeline (online)
Monday, September 16, 2024 ~ 1:00pm - 2:30pm
This interactive session (hosted by the League of Women Voters) will move participants through a simulation regarding the right to vote. Information regarding programs and services for member libraries to engage with their communities will be provided
Credit hours - Library Staff: 1.5 hours of Continuing Education
[This session will not provide Trustee Education credit]
 
 Training: Freedom of Information Law
Thursday, October 3, 2024 ~ 1:00pm - 2:30pm
In-Person session at RCLS Headquarters
619 Rte 17M, Middletown
An overview of the Freedom of Information Law, New York’s access to records statute, will be provided by Kristin O'Neill, Deputy Director and Counsel for New York State Committee on Open Government (COOG)
Credit hours - Library Staff: 1.5 hours of Continuing Education;
Library Trustees: 1.5 hours Trustee Education 
PLEASE NOTE: If you sign up for one or more of the many 
RCLS programs and/or continuing education opportunities,
save your registration confirmation email which will
contain the link for any ONLINE session.  
You will also receive a reminder email 24-48 hours prior to the event.

 
RCLS SUSTAINABILITY CORNER 
 
Have a great idea that will
benefit your community?
 
Apply for financial support with an
RCLS RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
MINI-GRANT
Grants range from $500 – $1,000 each
 This opportunity is open to all RCLS member libraries
 Visit the sustainability page of the RCLS website (click here)
Check out project ideas in the PDFs and other materials you'll
find there that you can adapt & implement! 
Applications are due on Friday, August 23, 2024 
Click here to access the application or visit https://forms.office.com/r/Xur3FPL96A
 
Need more information? Please contact Joanna Goldfarb, RCLS Sustainability Innovation Consultant 845-243-3747 ex. 240

MARKETING EDUCATION
For details on registration, 
click on the session title in blue
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Getting Started with Libby
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 ~ 2:00 PM
Join OverDrive's training team for this live session to learn how easy it is to get your patrons started with Libby, the library reading app [Can't attend at that time? Register & receive the link to the recording following the live session]
 
Key Differences Between Gen Z & Gen Alpha
Monday, August 20, 2024 ~ 01:00 PM
 Dive into:
• Platforms each generation is actively engaging in
• Content that captivates each audience
• Expectations from brands across generations

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
 
 
 
 
RCLS Marketing Services LibGuide
Click the link above to view the Guide and schedule a meeting to talk about your marketing plans with Dave Cosco, RCLS Marketing Manager. Phone: 845-243-3747 ext. 245 or via email at marketing@rcls.org
 
 
 
A Closing Thought...
 
 
 
 Did you find something of note that library staff can relate to? Send us your submissions to end our newsletter with a smile.
 

Ramapo Catskill Library System
619 Route 17M 
Middletown, NY 10940
845-243-3747
www.rcls.org
 
   
 
 
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